Pollution and Skin Cancer : Delhi's air is becoming poisonous. The pollution level is becoming dangerous. The AQI (Air Quality Index) of many surrounding areas is also running above the danger level. Small particles present in the air can harm health in many ways. This is increasing the problem of cough, headache, eye irritation, fatigue. People living in air pollution for a long time can also be at risk of skin cancer. Experts are advising everyone to be careful and take precautions.

Air pollution is very dangerous for health

Breathing in polluted air is as harmful as smoking 12 cigarettes a day. It can damage the lungs. Staying in this air can cause serious heart diseases. 

Pollution increases the risk of skin cancer

Experts say that staying in pollution for a long time can lead to the risk of skin cancer. Actually, polluted air contains many types of harmful small particles, among which volatile organic compounds, polycyclic aromatic pollutants and particulate matter are very prominent. It is not easy to wash out these particles after they enter the body. Gradually they start causing serious damage to the skin and can become fatal.

Pollution causes the most damage to the skin

Experts believe that the skin has to bear the most damage due to air pollution. Due to this, not only the skin gets damaged, the face also withers before time and pimples and scars can form, due to which the face starts looking old. The reason for this is premature skin aging caused by pollution. Due to pollution, extra pigmentation and wrinkles appear on the skin, the skin becomes dry and cracks start appearing on it. This can also cause complaints of allergy and eczema.

How to protect your skin from the effects of pollution

1. Keep the skin moisturized. Apply coconut oil and a good moisturizer cream.

2. Do not take bath with very hot water.

3. Drink plenty of water to keep the skin hydrated.

4. Go out only with your skin covered.

5. Do not go for a walk when there is heavy traffic.

6. Take full care of your diet. Eat green leafy vegetables, whole grains and fruits.